What size is a China visa photo?
TL;DR A China visa photo is 33 × 48 mm on a white or close to white, no edge frame background, supplied at 390 × 567 px (300 DPI). The expression must be neutral, mouth closed, looking directly at camera, and the photo must have been taken within the last 6 months.
Specification at a glance
| Print size | 33 × 48 mm |
|---|---|
| Digital size | 390 × 567 px at 300 DPI |
| Background | white or close to white, no edge frame (#FFFFFF) |
| Expression | Neutral, mouth closed |
| Gaze | Directly at camera |
| Maximum age of photo | 6 months |
Rules that apply to this document
- Colour photo, 48 x 33 mm, taken within the last 6 months
- Head 15-22 mm wide and 28-33 mm high — that is 58-69% of the photo's height
- Eyes open, lips closed, ears visible, head centred
- Head tilt no more than 20 degrees left or right and 25 degrees up or down
- Glasses are allowed — but not thick-rimmed, tinted or glare-producing ones
- A head covering is allowed for religious reasons only, and must not obscure any facial feature
- Background white or close to white, no edge frame, no everyday scene
- Printed on glossy photo paper, not matte or plain paper
Can I wear a head covering?
Yes, a habitually worn religious or cultural head covering is permitted — but this document also requires both ears and both eyebrows to stay fully visible, so it must sit back off the ears.
Where these figures come from
Checked against the issuing authority's own page on 2026-09-06. Published by the issuing authority: bio.visaforchina.cn. SGfoto is independent, not affiliated with or endorsed by any government or issuing authority, and does not guarantee acceptance. Final acceptance is always decided by the issuing authority.
Common questions
- What size is a China visa photo?
- A China visa photo is 33 × 48 mm, printed or supplied digitally at 390 × 567 pixels (300 DPI), on a white or close to white, no edge frame background.
- Can I take a China visa photo with my phone?
- Yes. Take a plain, front-facing photo in even light and SGfoto reformats it to 33 × 48 mm on a white or close to white, no edge frame background. Hold the phone at eye level — a shot from above or below looks less like you.
- How recent must a China visa photo be?
- It must have been taken within the last 6 months.
- Can I wear a head covering in a China visa photo?
- Yes, a habitually worn religious or cultural head covering is permitted — but this document also requires both ears and both eyebrows to stay fully visible, so it must sit back off the ears.
- How much does a China visa photo cost on SGfoto?
- The watermarked preview is free, so you see the result before paying. The full-resolution file is S$1.99.
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